My younger sister had to read this book for a school assignment, so I decided to take a look at it. What a mistake, this book is a nightmare to read. Mr. Haruf does not seem to like quotations, or any form of punctuation for that matter. This book is filled with run-on paragraphs. The plot is non-existent and the characters are unlikeable and underdeveloped. The book is also filled with poorly written sex scenes and profanity, which came across as an attempt to hide the books lack of a developed plot. I can't fathom how this mindless drivel was nominated for an award, and I wonder how many people Mr. Haruf had to bribe to get this immature, disgusting piece of trash published.